Discussions about whatever I feel like
I am a remote worker and I often get asked how I became a remote worker. When they ask, I assume they mean, “how do I find remote jobs?” Well, I am going to tell you how right here. First I will start with ways I have actually […]
Are robots going to take your job? Maybe, maybe not. There are estimates out that state 375 million people worldwide will need to transition to new jobs through the use of all types of what is collectively called automation (although that isn’t accurate when you consider AI in […]
Every year since 2009 the technology job search site Dice has conducted surveys of employees that work in the technology space. These surveys provide insight into salaries, in-demand skills, and trends impacting the realm of technology. You can download the 2019 report here. 47% of tech professionals said […]
*FOR THE NON-TECHNICAL: A few things first. This is easy, you can do it. I just want to define some terms for you. Domain: Is basically the name of the website. In your email, the domain name is everything that comes after the “@” symbol. URL: Universal Resource […]
Why Should We Hire You? That question seems a bit too much like “Tell Us Something that Makes You Unique.” Your qualifications are on your résumé (I assume), but instead of asking clarification questions about your stated experience they seem to try and get some deep or profound answer […]
We all need to take charge of our education and careers, and one of the cheapest and easiest ways to do this is by utilizing online education options. Online options can provide a way to advance or maintain existing skills or gain new skills in a much more […]
I started Agile-Mercurial to help me improve my writing. I make simple mistakes. I rush through to get it done and use “Their” instead of “They’re” more often than I care to admit. I get a bit wordy and go off in random directions sometimes; you should read […]
If I told you we have found a great solution to help reduce criminal recidivism and it would cost taxpayers nothing, plus save taxpayers money by housing fewer criminals over time; I imagine most of you reading this would be interested in putting this solution into effect. What […]
Part one can be viewed here: I Hate Dev Work Part 1: Why I Hated Being A Programmer A Day in the Life of An Application Developer 8:00 AM: A lot of code all looks the same, does the same, the only differences are in the order and the […]
Have you ever written code for an application? Day in and day out, writing it every single day for months on end. I have, and I hated it every single time I get stuck doing it. I have turned down higher paying jobs than I have to avoid […]
“Have you ever heard the adage that communication is only 7 percent verbal and 93 percent non-verbal, i.e. body language and vocal variety? You probably have, and if you have any sense at all, you have ignored it.” – Phillip Yaffe; THE 7% RULE FACT, FICTION, OR MISUNDERSTANDING […]
There are three main types of organizational structures in relation to project management as well as a few other organizational structures that aren’t as popular. Full organizations can be made up of more than one of these structure types. The Main Organizational Structures Are: Functional Matrix Projectized Lesser […]
Agile encourages us to be open, clear, and honest – we call it transparency. Most take that to mean visual reporting systems that all can see. Should it not mean more though? A visual reporting system seems rather superficial. If we have to be Agile and not just […]
I touched on this idea in an earlier post on virtual meetings (5 Tips for Effective Virtual Meetings), but it really can apply to your whole job. I love being right. I feel vindicated in my role when my answers or opinions prove to be correct. I feel […]
Outside of the standard name, address, and email questions for job applications, there is one fairly common question that comes up about 1/3 to 1/2 of the time in applications. It seems like a fairly pointless question. It says something along the lines of, “Tell us something that […]
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